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Flying Cans/Bottles update for Q1
Follow First quarter totals for 2024 show the total amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) and bags of plastic beverage bottles sent in for recycling to be lower than the year prior. More than 40 communities (off the road, rail or river system) participate with support from members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA). […]
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Rural Alaska continues to crush it!
Follow Congratulations to the following ALPAR Flying Cans participants who received funding this week to purchase can crushers (either small hand-operated or larger mechanized versions) in 2024. Eight communities will share nearly $9,000 in equipment funding. Those receiving funds: Nondalton Tribal Council ($2,500): intends to purchase one electric crusher ($60) and 40 hand-operated crushers ($20/each) […]
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The bags are back!
Follow While the New Year may have just started, ALPAR’s 2024 litter prevention season is well underway! Last week we received 879 cases of ALPAR bags. The green bags are used for Flying Cans; the yellow bags are used for community cleanups and Flying Bottles. Since 1990, ALPAR has given away more than 3 million […]
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Almost twice as many bottles in 2023
Follow Year-end totals show the total amount of used beverage cans (UBCs) to be lower than the year prior, while the number of bags of plastic bottles sent in to be recycled was up. More than 40 communities (off the road, rail or river system) participated with support from members of the Alaska Air Carriers […]
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2023 year in review
Follow ALPAR’s board, sponsors, funders, volunteers and grant recipients continue to amaze us with their support and dedication to our mission: removing litter and ensuring valuable materials go to the Lower 48 for recycling. Check out this past year’s impact through our combined effort by downloading the highlights here.
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One last push till end of the year!
Follow Thank you to our ALPAR Flying Cans participants! They sent in 2,804 pounds of used beverage cans (UBCs) via members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association in the third quarter of 2023. UBCs are routed to the Anchorage Recycling Center, which then sends reports to ALPAR, which in turn pays the market rate for […]
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Flying Cans participants send nearly 2 tons of aluminum cans in Q2
Follow Congratulations to our ALPAR Flying Cans participants! They sent in 3,915 pounds of used beverage cans (UBCs) via members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association in the second quarter of 2023. UBCs are routed to the Anchorage Recycling Center, which then sends reports to ALPAR, which in turn pays the market rate for UBCs […]
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2023 ALPAR awards due Sept. 1: cash grants to community award winners
Follow ALPAR’s annual awards recognize companies, organizations or individuals that have made significant impact in litter prevention and recycling. They are intended to celebrate their achievements and commitment as well as provide inspiration for others. NEW THIS YEAR: Thanks to Weaver Brothers, Inc. winners under the Community section will receive a $500 grant to the […]
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Let’s be litter free in 2023!
Follow Despite the deep snow, now is the time for planning as we start to see little bits of trash starting to peek through the grit. Our goal is to decrease the litter in the greater Anchorage area by increasing the number of pathways adopted in 2023. It’s a great way to celebrate Earth Day […]
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Rural Alaska is crushing it!
Follow Congratulations to our ALPAR Flying Cans participants! They sent in 4,659 pounds of used beverage cans (UBCs) via members of the Alaska Air Carriers Association in the first quarter of 2023. UBCs are routed to the Anchorage Recycling Center, which then sends reports to ALPAR, which in turn pays the market rate for UBCs […]